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music and the brain
This Music Teacher Played His Saxophone While In Brain Surgery
The surgeons tasked with removing a tumor from Dan Fabbio's brain had worked hard not to disrupt his ability to perform music. They rejoiced when he was able to play his sax on the operating table.